Aynaz, a single mother of two kids, came to Canada from Iraq in 2017 as a refugee. Aynaz struggled to find employment “ because when I used to apply, I would be asked for Canadian experience and my resume was not appealing either. ” Aynaz was referred to Whalley WorkBC where she attended Job Search Skills and Career Planning workshops. “ This helped me in learning more about myself, my strengths and what career would I like to pursue, and what would fit me the most. These workshops developed my self-confidence ” says Aynaz. A career assessment matched her as a Special Education Teacher. Her Case Manager guided her through the application process and found her funding to attend Vancouver Career College. Whalley WorkBC also funded her daycare costs and supported her job search. Aynaz persevered. She maintained good grades while raising her two young children and within a week of finishing her 11-month training, Aynaz got a job in the Surrey School District. “ I am so thankful that I am in Canada. I am now going to apply for my Citizenship. I am so grateful that I got all the support that I needed to succeed from WorkBC. I am no longer receiving income assistance and happy to share that I have my own car. ”
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